Dolmen de la pointe de la Torche, Neolithic dolmen at Pointe de la Torche in Penmarc'h, France.
The dolmen de la pointe de la Torche is a megalithic burial structure made of large stone slabs positioned on a natural elevation above the Bay of Audierne. The site consists of a main chamber with a covered passage and is built upon a double stone cairn.
The burial site was built during the Neolithic period and shows intensive settlement in the region. Excavations in the 1800s revealed human remains and objects dating to around 4500 BCE.
The structure reveals how prehistoric communities in Brittany honored their dead and what building methods they developed.
The site is accessible via coastal walking paths and features information panels about its history. The surroundings allow visitors to explore both the archaeological monument and the natural landscape in one visit.
The monument features an unusual double structure where a lower stone cairn supports the main chamber. A covered passage extends along the eastern slope, showing the careful planning of its builders.
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